Clauses and it's functions

Cards (5)

  • INDEPENDENT CLAUSE -Also known as ‘Main Clause.’ It functions as a meaningful sentence. Moreover, it expresses a complete idea or thought.
  • DEPENDENT CLAUSE - Dependent Clause or ‘Subordinating Clause’ cannot express a complete thought or meaning.
  • NOUN / NOMINAL CLAUSE - The Noun Clause is a dependent
    Clause that functions as a noun within the sentence.
  • Adjectival Clause - Are a type of dependent clause that
    describes or modifies nouns.
  • Adverbial Clause - is a group of words that, together, functions as an
    adverb. This means that the clause describes or modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.